![73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM 73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680783609_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill
The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2023 is aimed at providing more extensive protection to the group in the judicial process.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679295511_Tadika.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia
By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children [COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672390253_childabuse.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children
It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672917211_NancyShukriJohor.jpg)
Govt to improve administration, enforcement of agencies involved in child protection - Nancy
Nancy said she openly accepts criticisms, views and suggestions to ensure her ministry can protect children.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672398259_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children
54 signatories expressed their full support to the government in the initiative to put forth the betterment of children in the nation.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612440705_DeraBayi.jpg)
Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house
Police said doctor's examination found bruises on the baby's forehead and also suspected that the victim suffered bleeding in the brain.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646800924_remajaperempuan.jpg)
Punishing young offenders: Consider psychological aspects
Last month's case of a 15-year old girl who was charged with killing her newborn baby, has sparked public outrage and debate.
Wed Mar 09 2022
!['Roh' named best film at 31st Malaysia Film Festival Award 'Roh' named best film at 31st Malaysia Film Festival Award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639172506_FilemTerbaikFFM.jpg)
'Roh' named best film at 31st Malaysia Film Festival Award
The film also won other awards including Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Child Actress.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![Bella case: JKM intervention in accordance with Child Act Bella case: JKM intervention in accordance with Child Act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625401726_RinaHarun.jpg)
Bella case: JKM intervention in accordance with Child Act
Rina said it included rescuing the girl, placing her in a safe place and providing protection, care and rehabilitation.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623755575_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Father charged with abusing 11-year-old daughter
The 45-year-old man, who is the biological father of the victim, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604456944_TBRinaHarun.jpg)
Ministry will not compromise on issue of child abuse - Rina
Rina said the ministry viewed seriously a viralled video showing mistreatment of a kindergarten teacher on her student.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![Gov't to appoint more assistant protection officers - KPWKM Gov't to appoint more assistant protection officers - KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597390546_Taska.jpg)
Gov't to appoint more assistant protection officers - KPWKM
The government will appoint more qualified individuals as assistant protection officers throughout the country to help save children in need.
Wed Feb 24 2021
![Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597650707_tahfiz.jpg)
Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire
The High Court here today ordered a teenager who was charged with murder for the death of 23 people in a fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah almost three years ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71583207872_Babyhands.jpg)
Baby girl dies four days after found unconscious at babysitter's house
A 10-month-old baby girl died yesterday from internal bleeding in the head, four days after she was found unconscious at her babysitters house in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Serdang.
Sun Aug 16 2020